Barleria oenotheroides, Barleria micans

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The genus was named in honor of Jacques Barrelier, a 17th century French botanist. Barleria oenotheroides is a sub-shrub growing to a height of 4 to 5 feet. The pointed-elliptic leaves are up to 5 inches long. The yellow flowers are borne in terminal green spikes about 2" to 3" long. Winter bloomer, zone 10 or higher.

Similar plants:

• Barleria albostellata (Grey Barleria)
• Barleria cristata (Philippine Violet, Crested Philippine Violet, December Flower)
• Barleria cristata Alba (White Philippine violet)
• Barleria cristata Lavender Lace (Striped Philippine violet, Crested philippine violet)
• Barleria elegans (White Bushveld Barleria)
• Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet)
• Barleria obtusa (Bush Violet)
• Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower)
• Barleria repens, Barleria galpinii (Small Bush Violet)
• Barleria sp. (Barleria)